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The Best of Us

Highlighting the stories, practices, and tactics of K-12 professional learning leaders working to enhance the educator experience.
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The Best of Us S3/E9: From Lab Bench to White House — Why Steve Robinson Believes in Coaching as Policy

How does a molecular biologist-turned-middle school teacher end up shaping national education policy from inside the Obama White House? In this episode, Steve Robinson—a former university professor, public school teacher, and White House education advisor—walks us through his untraditional journey into education and his evolving belief that every teacher deserves ongoing support.

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The Best of Us S2/E5: Principals or Peers: Who Should Evaluate Teachers?, with Drs. Alyson Lavigne & Tim Ford
In this episode of The Best of Us, we sit down with Dr. Alyson Lavigne and Dr. Tim Ford to cover the wide world of teacher evaluation. These two instructional leadership researchers share a wealth of knowledge about evaluation’s past, present and future, from questions of teacher motivation to the impact of Race to the Top and beyond.
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The Best of Us S2/E2: Long-Term Systems for Educator Growth, with Kaya Henderson
In this episode of The Best of Us, we talk with Kaya Henderson, former Chancellor of DC Public Schools, about the philosophy and tactics behind the district’s long-term plan for recruiting and retaining exceptional educators.
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